Monthly Archives: April 2015

While at Disney last October, I was lucky enough to watch the amazing Festival of Fantasy parade right on Main Street! As are all the Disney parades, this one was very special and interactive. I really loved it, and took some videos to bring home with me. It’s time to share! This first video focuses on Tangled‘s float, and it’s quirky and fun – just like the movie! Enjoy!

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For those of you who may not know, I am a 90’s kid, through and through. We’re talking BackStreet Boys, moon shoes, enviable custom eraser collection, you get the picture. So I was beyond excited when I happened to stumble upon this video, which already has over 2 million likes! Your favorite Disney classics have been rearranged as 90’s hit songs, and it is awesome – especially the Aladdin medley. Enjoy!

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Disney movies are truly magical. The storytelling is brilliant, the animators are always pushing the limits, and some of the most memorable songs some from these films. They also provide us with some wise words of wisdom. In this Top Ten, I had the daunting task of assigning a rank to only ten inspiring life quotes. Disney movies have an amazing amount of quotable phrases, which include good advice and life lessons. So, here’s what I was able to whittle it down too!

#10. “The very things that hold you down are going to lift you up.” – Timothy Mouse, from Dumbo

Finding strength in your struggles makes the experience so much more rewarding. Using the adversity to your advantage is what makes you strong. Way to go, Timothy! He gave Dumbo the inspiration to soar, and inadvertently provided us with a golden nugget of inspiration.

#9. “It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.” Alice, from Alice in Wonderland

I love this quote. We do grow little by little every day, as long as we are open to learning. We should always be growing, because that is part of life!

#8. “Put you faith in what you most believe in.” from Tarzan

This is straight to the point. I think it’s very important to stand for something, and to believe in something. If we don’t, then what do we have to inspire us to do and be better?

#7. “There is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” Christopher Robin, from Winnie The Pooh

As far as life quotes go, this one is pretty powerful. You have to have faith in yourself, and believe in yourself, before any one else will. Be your number one fan!

#6. “Our fate lives within us. We only have to be brave enough to see it.” Merida, from Brave

It’s easy to be a critic to someone else’s life. It’s more difficult to evaluate yourself, because usually this brings forward things that you need to change. And that takes bravery. But once you take a good hard look at all of your flaws AND strengths, you’ll discover more about yourself. That is your reward.

#5. “Sometimes the right path isn’t the easiest one.” Grandmother Willow, from Pocahontas

Short, sweet, and very true. I don’t want to glide through life without taking any risks. Getting to the victory means cutting your own path. It’s scary, but so worthwhile.

#4. “You must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from. Your only limit is your soul.” Gusteau, from Ratatouille

So, if you haven’t watched Ratatouille yet – what are you waiting for? Gems like these quotes are threaded throughout this amazing film. How deep is this quote? And it’s spoken by a figment of a rat’s imagination! Regardless of the source, it is truly profound. We are our only limit, and sometimes we have to get out of our own way. But never let anyone else put limitations on you.

#3. “Life is not a spectator sport. If watching is all you’re gonna do, then you’re gonna watch your life go by without you.” Laverne, fromThe Hunchback of Notre Dame

This line can be missed because it is said by a lesser character, but it sure gives you a kick in the pants! Laverne got Quasimodo out of his comfort zone, and we need to listen to that. Get out of your own way and put yourself out there if you really want to experience life!

#2. “When life gets you down, do you wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep swimming!” Dory, from Finding Nemo

Another piece of gold from an unlikely source, this time a little fish with no memory. Dory sums up the best attitude to have while on our own adventure. Just. Keep. Swimming. ❤

#1. “Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved.”Pooh Bear, from Winnie the Pooh

This silly old bear really gets it. Can life be explained any more plainly? Why mince words when the lesson is so simple. I often find myself trying to figure out this world, how to “win” at it, and it isn’t being fair to myself. This isn’t a win or lose situation. Experiencing the world, and living our life the best we can, is what this whole thing is about.

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Regardless of your feelings about the movie or not, it’s hard to dispute that it has an amazing amount of accolades. Personally, I thoroughly enjoy the movie to this day! For those of you who are not impressed with the record breaking facts above, let me give you a more interesting fact geared towards the Disney movie world of facts (AKA my favorite kind).

Believe it not, but after so many movies and so many songs, Frozensupplied us with the first ever duet sung between a Princess and a Villain. That’s right! The song “Love is an Open Door”not only provided us with a million adorable daddy-daughter duos on YouTube, but it entered a new realm of heroine and villain relationships.

Not so fast, Anna!

I think it’s really cool that Disney has been involving the Princes in the movies more than usual. Even if some of them are meany heads. :p

Diva’s Gallery!

Sorry Sophie McShera – I think you’re adorable, but this was not my favorite of you at all. :(

Mmm looks good!

Mickey keeps getting into trouble.

Going my way?

Scary Scud!

Snow White’s real rosy cheeks.

Oh Wendy, have fun in Neverland!

Talespine – Woo ooo!

Best friends for life!

Walt and Roy Disney.

What and Angry Bird!

You know what he’s saying without even saying it!

Happy Summer!

Mice and cheese, a perfect pairing.

Always Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide!

Everybody Mambo!

Dippy Dawg debut in 1932.

Poor Mulan!

Got that, Pacha?!

Hanging with his pup!

Get it right! *humph.*

I’m so popular!

Maleficent is super creepy.

This Frozen group is looking good!

Chilly nights ahead, bundle up!

Come on, Mulan, chime in!

Just hanging around with my buddy…

Best friends forever!

It’s CAPTAIN Jack Sparrow.

Got it!

Sing it!

Do you want to know a secret?

Evil Jafar sketch!

Wow!

“Part Of Your World”

The seaweed is always greener…

Bambi’s got the need for speed!

Snazzy!

“I Wanna Be Like You”

Be prepared!

Where do the humans sit?

Instead of roses, we threw him dogs bones for his #1 win!

Flynn Rider from Tangled

CINDERELLA

Disney and Travers

Poor Flounder. He can hardly keep up with the adventurous Ariel!

“It’s hard to beat perfection.”

Help me devise a plan, boys!

Soups on!

Furry baby.

Puppet Master.

Cinderella – KINDNESS IS ALWAYS REWARDED

Donald and Daisy are so in love!

Meeko’s a goofball!

The King of Fools!

Pleeeease!

Walt won’t give up. Travers won’t give in.

Cooking with Donald must be interesting.

Nom nom nom…

Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum

The studio!

Moving right along!

Be careful when talking to Kaa!

Ashamed!

So dramatic.

Oh, goodie.

You can teach this dog new trick!

My favorite!

The coolest Aunt!

Exasperated because all I want to do is blog all day, and I can’t!

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Tiana – HARD WORK PAYS OFF

Caught Ya!

The brothers with Walt Disney.

WDW trains bring great memories!

Ta-dah!

Terrifying and spooky!

Billy and his Monsters.

That’s more like it!

Prince Naveen from The Princess and the Frog

Girls Talk to Much.

These cats know how to jam!

Some days, I can totally relate.

Daddy’s Girl

Daddy’s girl!

Emno kid is sad.

“Hello!”

Port Orleans is hopping!

So interesting…

The animals appreciate a good song from Snow White.

Whoa.

Splash Mountain.

Jock and Trusty are old pals.

Pinocchio might want to check in with conscience more often.

Right in the feels :(

How adorable can you get!

Tramp is bored.

Someone does not approve.

I live for the applause.

It’s still sad…

Goofy alien!

Everything the light touches….

Yes, my thoughts exactly.

I agree, Wendy, but we all have too. All children do… except one.

What?!

Whaddya think?

You’re #1!

Happy as always.

Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather

A [dead] boy and his dog!

Fantasia!

Goooooodbyyeeeee (for now)

Trouble comes in… threes?

Even as the times (and styles) change, Mickey is never without his Pluto!

Here’s an added bonus: This clip was Walt Disney’s all time favorite piece of animation. This was drawn by Marc Davis, one of Disney’s Nine Old Men.

Rapunzel must get some serous bird nests!

<3

Mulan rocks!

Alpha… scary.

Pups in love!

Yay teamwork!

I wouldn’t mind going to work with these two.

But I be done seen about everything, when I see an elephant fly.

They need to work together.

My daughter, odd?

Fired up!

Bruce is pretty intimidating!

It is the happiest cruise!

Skipper John Lasseter!

Tarzan and Jane have so much in common!

What’s over there?

The happiest bunch!

Ch-ch-ch-chip and Dale!

THANK YOU!

Under Pressure!

Mushu is the friend you never knew you needed.

Ms. Tilly in the sunrise!

Outburst – and then a small dose of denial.

You’re gunna hear me rooooar!

It just makes sense!

Tra la la little Figaro.

Crying helps sometimes.

Cheeky Mary Poppins.

Reindeer are better than people, Sven?

Nervous much?

He has some good advice!

Little Wart is preparing for his future as King.

No Cheating!

This is the picture of happiness.

How cute is playful, happy Bolt?!

Wart’s reprise in ‘The Fox and the Hound.” Interesting!

What’s this?

He’s got a plan.

Goofy and Wilbur, 1939.

Looks good!

Huh?

This picture makes me so happy :)

Jiminy is tired of waiting.

Walt Disney looking on.

The Prince from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Alice is trying to stay focused.

Huh?

Mmm… hunny!

Say it ain’t so!

Boo!

Hello, new family, I’m home!

What a wonderful phrase.

Love!

Mickey <3

Jodi Benson play the secretary.

Disney and his Mouse.

Honest Abe!

The scared Captain!

That’s amore!

Oooh

That’s the guy we love!

Keep watching, Pascal. No need to be embarrassed.

The Beauties!

Gideon is so bashful :)

A Friend Like Me!

This horse has got a mission!

Flower & Garden Festival

Mickey at Fantasmic

Favorite toy :)

John Smith from Pocahontas

Life may imitate art, but this scene is taken directly from Walt Disney’s true actions.

The fabulous Muses!

They work so well together. It was meant to be!

The fanciest Percy.

We’re not in Kansas anymore…

Walking through the forest.

Go Tarzan! Whip around the jungle like you mean it!

Who gives the best advice?

We won!

Mary and Bert.

I’m shocked too, buddy.

Happy Birthday!

The sun, why is it up so early?!

Pluto!

First day of school, I was not that excited!

Belle – BE YOURSELF

The Lion King!

Oh, the inconsistency!

The dogs are so very attentive. Wonder what’s on TV?

The mysterious Donna Duck.

Painting the wooden boy.

Hello boys!

It’s okay, it’s safe.

And I’ll huff, and I’ll puff…

Poor Woody!

Buster helps the escape!

Oh, please.

Aladdin

Moana… coming soon!

Ray is always there to help you find your way.

He always makes me laugh!

Not so fast, Anna!

Ariel – “FOLLOW YOUR HEART”

You never really know if you should trust the Cheshire Cat.

Part of your World!

“They just can’t get my nose right!” Flynn, worry more about the fact that you’re on a WANTED poster!

Love these two!

Shang from Mulan

Ralph is a softie!

Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid

A little guidance is always appreciated!

THE LION GUARD – The epic storytelling of Disney’s “The Lion King” continues with “The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar,” a primetime television movie event starring Rob Lowe, Gabrielle Union and James Earl Jones, reprising his iconic role as Mufasa. Premiering this November on Disney Channel, the movie follows Kion, the second-born cub of Simba and Nala, as he assumes the role of leader of the Lion Guard, a team of animals tasked with preserving the Pride Lands. “The Lion Guard” television series will premiere in early 2016 on Disney Channels and Disney Junior channels around the globe. (Disney Junior)
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Sidekick!

Maximum looks angry.

Yuck!

Huh?

Diane Disney

Charlotte is such a diva, and I love her for it!

The best duo!

Hooray!

Wicked evil, or is there more to the story…

It’s true!

Aw shucks, guys!

The originals!

You rock!

Hey, good looking ;)

Comfy cozy and oh-so cuddly!

Heh…

Alice looks like she has something to say!

I want adventure!

I don’t get it.

Yipee!

Make a wish, Tiana!

Aloha Oe

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Stop and smell the roses, Ferdinand!

The best friends!

Play? Can we? Can we!

What a good doggie dad.

Prince Adam (The Beast) from Beauty and the Beast

Nana wants to go, too!

Patriotic Mickey!

Rapunzel – “LIVE YOUR LIFE”

I love how much Rapunzel adores Pascal!

Mary Poppins must throw some awesome parties.

The Fox and the Hound

I’m sorry, Goofy :(

The Muppet Babies are so cute!

Pixar’s First Love Story has the most adorable couple!

Kevin’s a…girl?

If Kuzco was a girl and that building model was my D23 card, this would be an accurate picture of me!

The cuteness!!!

Reading to his friend.

Mary Poppins needs to prepare for her newest nanny job.

Poor Russell!

So sweet :)

Iago, you dancing fool!

*Whistle*

Leave me alone, I’m dreaming of Disney!

Gotta love Goofy!

The beautiful dance.

Elsa – “DON’T HIDE WHO YOU ARE”

Be strong!

Such a diva!

Prince Philip from Sleeping Beauty

Sloppy kisses from Max <3

Meh…

Grumpy…

Puppy love!

Chimney sweeping is fun!

The newest Muppet, Walter, is also a world-class whistler!

Kronk is so sweet. A little out-there, but… talented!

So relaxing.

Mickey knows how to relax. Looks like paradise!

The beautiful horses on Cinderella’s Carousel.

Good advice!

Pooh Bear and Piglet

I’m all set for tea, thanks!

True love!

Mickey is a wonderful dancer!

Mulan is shocked by the rudeness!

Busy with the TV.

Mulan – FAMILY IS NUMBER ONE

Jasmine – “BEAUTY IS ONLY SKIN DEEP”

It’s a wild world, Nemo.

Lambert, the Sheepish Lion!

Patience, Pooh Bear, patience…

So focused!

Ray is the best guide!

Baloo and Mowgli.

Whaddya mean, creepy?!

Merida – “STAND UP AND SPEAK UP”

Aurora is the quintessential princess!

The Frozen group.

Mike and Boo!

“Mickey’s Toothache.” 1938

I wish Dug’s speak collar was real :(

Pooh and Piglet!

Mirror, mirror…

The Divalicious Miss Piggy!

Poor Mickey, feel better!

Proof that Timon is a great friend.

Me on Friday night.

This cute take on the classy “Hollywood and Vine” restaurant.

Evil smirk.

I’ve been in Max’s “seat”, when parents were oh-so-embarrassing. But I’m slowly making my way to Goofy’s side, unable to contain my Disney dorkness!!

Way to ruin my point!

Surrender!

Poor Simba. I know what a diet change is like. Hakuna Matata!

I’d like to swim in that!

Jesse isn’t impressed.

Such a character!

Camping Out!

Maggie (center) is one tough cow!

The best friends!

Me when I logged into my blog today after nearly a week without it. :)